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Landstar SystemLSTR +1.69%79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates LSTR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $161.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Transportation companies, Landstar System ranks better than 86.75% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Landstar System's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSTR'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.53 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Landstar System was 0.67. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.53.
LSTR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 86.75% of 868
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs LSTR: 0.54
Landstar System (NAS:LSTR) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Landstar System Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Landstar System Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Landstar System's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Landstar System's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Landstar System Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Landstar System's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Landstar System's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Landstar System (LSTR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Landstar System. This is near median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Landstar System's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.31 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #115 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Landstar System's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Landstar System's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.51 is near median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.67. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. Landstar System's value of 0.51 is 80.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #115 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Landstar System has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Landstar System's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GXO and HUBG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #115 out of 868 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Landstar System in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. Landstar System's value of 0.51 is 80.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Landstar System's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.31 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 2.64, Landstar System has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.64, based on 868 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Landstar System's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.51 is 80.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Landstar System. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Landstar System's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Landstar System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System (LSTR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $161.47, compared to a current price of $212.87 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 80.7% below the Transportation industry median of 2.64. Landstar System's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Landstar System (LSTR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Landstar System (LSTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $212.87 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $161.47.
GuruFocus considers Landstar System to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSTR:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.51 (near median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: $161.47 vs. price of $212.87 (31.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.7% below the Transportation median (#115 of 868)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Landstar System is an agent based asset-light third-party logistics provider focused on domestic truck brokerage. Historically, around half of its truck transportation freight is hauled by leased owner-operators with the remainder hauled by third-party broker-carriers. To a smaller degree, it offers intermodal, global air and ocean forwarding, and warehousing services. Landstar also runs a small business that offers insurance programs to captive owner-operators. It has a long history of industry-leading execution and operating profitability.
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